Notes and Study material for Exams
Parliament is a supreme law making body of the nation. Any proposed law is introduced in the Parliament as a bill. After being passed by the Parliament and getting the President’s assent it becomes a law. There are two kinds of bills:-(i) ordinary bill and (ii) Money bill. Every member of the Parliament has a … Read more
The Merits of the Parliamentary System: A Comparative Analysis The world’s political landscape is diverse, with various systems of government vying for legitimacy and effectiveness. Among these, the parliamentary system stands out as a prominent model, adopted by numerous nations across the globe. This system, characterized by a close relationship between the executive and legislative … Read more
Reasonable restrictions on Fundamental Rights and Right to Property Fundamental Rights are the basic rights of the people and the charter of rights contained in Part III of Constitution of India. It guarantees civil liberties such that all Indians can lead their lives in peace and harmony as citizens of India. These include … Read more
The Unitary Features of the Indian Constitution: A Balancing Act The Indian Constitution, a masterpiece of constitutional engineering, is often lauded for its federal structure. However, a closer examination reveals a significant presence of unitary features, creating a unique blend of federalism and unitaryism. This article delves into the key unitary features of the Indian … Read more
DPSP are enumerated in part IV of the constitution under ARTICLE 36 -51. Objective of DPSP is to create welfare state where social and economic Democracy is achieved through legitimate ways. They are non-enforceable in nature i.e. one cannot go to court for their non implementation. Since independence government through statute or constitutional amendments have … Read more
Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribe Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) 1989 (No.33 of 1989) The Scheduled Castes and Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted to prevent atrocities against scheduled castes and scheduled tribes. The Act is popularly known as POA, the SC/ST Act, … Read more
From Planning Commission to NITI Aayog: A Shift in India’s Development Paradigm India’s journey towards becoming a global economic powerhouse has been marked by significant institutional reforms. One such pivotal change was the transformation of the Planning Commission, a cornerstone of India’s economic planning since independence, into the NITI Aayog, a think tank and policy … Read more
Jawaharlal Nehru Nehru’s Nationalism and his role in the Freedom Movement are closely interrelated, since it was the nature of Nehru’s Nationalist ideas that dictated his course of action in the freedom movement of India. Nehru’s Nationalism: Nehru’s nationalism was not one of mindless jingoism. He was able to reach a common ground between an … Read more
A Comparative Analysis of Legislative Procedure in the Parliament and State Legislatures of India The Indian political system operates on a federal structure, with a bicameral Parliament at the national level and unicameral legislatures in each state. While both institutions share the fundamental function of lawmaking, their legislative procedures exhibit distinct characteristics, reflecting the unique … Read more
Why is Administrative Reforms needed? Technological change Advances in industrialisation Growth in the number and complexity of governmental activities Changes in social, political and economic spheres of life All above have created extraordinary strains on the traditional machinery of the government Obsolescence of institutions, roles, procedures and processes in the government What are ways through … Read more